Q: how do i transfer apps from i pad and i phone to mac air ?
how do I sync my new mac air computer to my I pad and I phone?
iPad, iOS 9.3.3, model MD511LL/A
Posted on Aug 6, 2016 5:51 PM
The MacBook Air has a different operating system than the iPad and iPhone -- OS X on the Mac and iOS on the iPad and iPhone. You can't simply transfer an app from one operating system to the other and have it run. Many apps have versions with similar capabilities for each operating system -- Pages for example has both an OS X version and an iOS version.
You can sync many things (e.g. Contacts, calendars, reminders, notes etc) via iCloud by turning on settings in the following:
On the iPhone/iPad: Settings > iCloud
On the Mac: Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud
You can sync many data files via iCloud Drive: iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support
You can sync photos via iCloud Photo Library: iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support
Posted on Aug 6, 2016 6:06 PM